No fatalities

Undercarriage retraction during taxi at Bombay Airport (IN316)

Mumbai, IndiaTaxiing

On January 12, 1983, a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation (registration IN316) operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Mumbai, India while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an unexpected landing gear retraction while taxiing at Bombay Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no injuries reported.

What happened

During ground operations at Bombay Airport, an aircraft was undergoing taxiing procedures when the undercarriage unexpectedly retracted. The mechanical failure occurred while the plane was still on the ground, leading to significant damage to the airframe.

As a result of the gear retraction during the taxi phase, the aircraft sustained heavy damage and was subsequently declared a total loss. There were no reports of zero injuries among the occupants present on board during the incident.

Findings

The specific reason for the sudden retraction of the landing gear remains undetermined, as the cause for the gear movement was not identified following the event.

Probable cause

The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown.